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Genesis EnergyASX:GNE -1.41%68 Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates ASX:GNE with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Genesis Energy ranks better than 66.5% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genesis Energy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GNE'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.61 Max: 0.7
Current: 0.48
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Genesis Energy was 0.70. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.61.
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Genesis Energy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Genesis Energy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genesis Energy's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ASX:GNE vs CEG, VST, NRG: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Genesis Energy's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Genesis Energy Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Genesis Energy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesis Energy's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Genesis Energy and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Genesis Energy's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.46 to 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesis Energy ranks #133 out of 397 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Genesis Energy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Genesis Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 0.70. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. Genesis Energy's value of 0.48 is 42.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genesis Energy ranks #133 out of 397 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Genesis Energy has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genesis Energy's Debt-to-Equity compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Genesis Energy ranks #133 out of 397 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Genesis Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84. Genesis Energy's value of 0.48 is 42.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Genesis Energy's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.46 to 0.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Genesis Energy has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.84, based on 397 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Genesis Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 is 42.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Genesis Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesis Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genesis Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.79, compared to a current price of A$2.10 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 42.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.84. Genesis Energy's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.10 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.79.
GuruFocus considers Genesis Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:GNE:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.48 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: A$1.79 vs. price of A$2.10 (17.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#133 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GNE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genesis Energy is one of New Zealand's leading producers of electricity, accounting for more than 15% of the country's total generation. The firm enjoys a strong retail presence, with the highest retail market share, at over 25%. The company has a mix of renewable and thermal assets, with the latter accounting for about 55%-60% of the firm's overall production. The company has a 46% interest in the Kupe oil and gas field.
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